Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Washington D.C. Area (On-site)
;Greater Baltimore, MD Area (On-site - Headquarter location)
The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy and support organization-wide decision-making, including growth and acquisitions. The CFO will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury, and financial planning and analysis, while translating complex financial information into actionable insights for leadership. Responsibilities include managing and developing a finance and accounting team, guiding enterprise-wide budgets and long-range forecasts, and analyzing profitability, compensation structures, and key performance metrics. The CFO will also advise on strategic investments, oversee financial systems and processes, and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners. Candidates should have at least 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including five or more years in a senior finance role, and an MBA or relevant master’s degree and/or CPA designation. Professional services experience is helpful, along with knowledge of billing practices, profitability analysis, treasury and capital structures, and merger or acquisition transactions. The role requires strong strategic, analytical, communication, and change-management skills, as well as sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders. Experience leading financial teams and implementing or optimizing financial systems is also important.
Functions:
- Finance
Compensation
USD $400,000-$475,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Established Am Law 200 firm serving businesses with sophisticated legal counsel
Industry
Legal Services
Type
Privately Held
Age
employees
201-500